Social Science

On a mission for Burma

Cristina Moon, AB’ 05, began as a student activist. Now she dedicates her career to the plight of the Burmese people.


Libby Ellis

Battling economic inequality in the classroom

Tinker Visiting Professor Ricardo Paes de Barros gives students tools to tackle poverty, social inequality, and social policy.


Greg Holden

Sudhir Venkatesh: Not your average sociologist

Sudhir Venkatesh, AM'92, PhD'97, chronicles the lives of those whose livelihoods are off the books.


University of Chicago Magazine

Investing in opportunity

The University renews its financial commitment to students who can make the most of Chicago’s uniquely powerful and rigorous education—both undergraduate and graduate.


The Economic Case for Early Education

James Heckman, the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor and a Nobel Laureate, argues that investing in early education offers the most cost-effective path to a whole range of social benefits.


Tomorrow with Alex Beinstein

This second-year College student hosts his own radio program.


Julia Morse

Seeds of Change

Vivek Taparia, AB’03; chronicles his experiences raising women in India above the poverty line through microfinancing.


Vivek Taparia